jambon

A noun referring to meat cut from the thigh of a hog, typically smoked or cured.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv für Fleisch aus der Keule des Schweins, meist geräuchert oder gepökelt.

1. Cured ham B1 formal culinary

   A type of ham, typically from the hind leg of a pig, that is often dry-cured and smoked; a French term for ham commonly used in charcuterie.

   • The charcuterie board featured a variety of meats, including prosciutto and jambon.
   • She prepared a classic jambon-beurre sandwich for lunch.
   • He ordered a jambon steak with a side of vegetables.
   • The recipe calls for diced jambon to add a salty flavor to the quiche.

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   Synonyme: gammonham